Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty says his game will have to be locked in when he squares off against (what he perceives to be) a high-octane Raiders offense Sunday. And he feels that way because of who is throwing the passes for Oakland.

“I think for us, the thing is he’s [Raiders QB Derek Carr] always aware what they want to do,” McCourty said during a conference call Thursday. “Obviously, they do a lot of kind of spread out formation where he can really choose between any weapon out there, and he does that.”

Oakland has a plethora of formidable weapons for Carr to sling the rock to. Whether it be tight end Jared Cook, or receivers, Michael Crabtree, Amari Cooper — or even the surprising Johnny Holton — opposing defenses have to pick their poison when facing Carr and Co.

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That will be especially true this week as the Raiders head into Mexico City on the heels of posting their most plays of 20 or more yards against the Dolphins in Week 9, with seven.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick is notorious for being able to take away and opponents No. 1 weapon. And Cook is coming off a career-high eight receptions for 126 yards against the Dolphins, has apparently been Carr’s go-to receiver as of late.

Therefore, Carr should be forced to have to rely upon his two Pro Bowl receivers in Crabtree and Cooper to be more consistent than they’ve been thus far in 2017.

Sunday’s contest will kickoff at 1:25 p.m. PT at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on CBS.